December 17, 2012

December 17, 2012

Photo Credit

Amy Geer

Jess and Lainey Stear dropped off a donation for the Kane Republican's Toys for Kids campaign late Friday. Last minute donations will be accepted today as organizers try to get the toys ready for distribution. More than 120 Kane area youths have been signed up to receive presents this holiday season.

December 14, 2012

Photo Credit

Ted Lutz

These band members prepare to perform Thursday evening at the Christmas Concert at the Kane Middle School auditorium. The group includes, left to right: Brennan Schultz, sixth grade, drums; Jarod Foltz, eighth grade, baritone; Tyler Pacheco, seventh grade, tenor saxophone; Joe Thornburg, band director; Kristen Zilkofski, sixth grade, flute; Macie Miller, sixth grade, flute; and Alysha Biel, sixth grade, flute. The sixth grade band performed three songs. The seventh and eighth grade band also played three songs.

December 12, 2012

Photo Credit

Ted Lutz

Nathan Moore plays his guitar and sings Wednesday during the Kane High School Talent Show. A junior, Moore captured the first-place prize. A panel of judges included staff and students. Teacher Judy Kessler organized the Talent Show.

December 11, 2012

Photo Credit

Julie Barrett

Barb Gadley-Cheeks of the Kane Eagles #307 presents a $525 check to Kane Republican Business Manager Cindy Hulings for the newspaper's Toys for Kids campaign. Each year, members of the club hold a toy drive. Along with the check, the club also donated two large boxes of toys. Monetary donations and new unwrapped toys are being accepted until Dec. 14 at 4:30 p.m at The Kane Republican office.

December 9, 2012

These are the Students-of-the-Month for November at the Kane Elementary School. They include, left to right: fifth grade, Aaron Hottel; fourth grade, Skylar Beckford; third grade, Joshua Stewart; second grade, Shakira Yoder; first grade, Carter Himes; and kindergarten, Marie Hilyer. The honored students are holding certificates provided by the Kane Elks Lodge.